You Need To Know – Banned Cruise Items

If you’ve taken a cruise or two before, this list is likely something you’ve seen in the past. However, for the “uncruised” this is an important read (and it never hurts to have a refresher). There are many banned cruise items that the lines outright prohibit and others they tightly control, and it’s your responsibility … Read more

The Morgan Library – A Rich Surprise

You might find it hard to believe, given my work, that I’d never been to New York City. Don’t worry, I’ve corrected this oversight and along the way I spent half a day in one of the most unique buildings I’ve ever set foot in, The Morgan Library. In a city of remarkable buildings, this … Read more

New Fees From The TSA

Back in May of 2005, which is, and this is true, more than twenty years ago, the Real ID Act was signed into law. Its intent was to create new, stricter standards for government IDs. These new standards for identification were originally to be implemented by 2008 but, states continued to ask for more time. … Read more

The Best Travel Humidifier for 2026

In the last year, we got a rather surprising bit of information about our website. Our site’s metrics for the last three months showed that our article on travel humidifiers gets significant traffic. I was surprised to learn this since, when I published it, it got very little traction. It seems, though, that in the … Read more

Is Airline Status Worth It In 2026?

If you’re a frequent traveler, you very likely have a frequent flyer account with one or more airlines. You likely have an airline that is the biggest player in your local market and you probably fly that the most. If you live near a hub for one of them that’s doubly true. For decades now, … Read more